What do Coffee, Lions, and Museums Have in Common?

1. Sip and read. While you read Patch this morning, sip on this. There has long been a back and forth on the benefits and repercussions of drinking coffee. So as you have your morning cup, or two, while you catch up on the latest news, check out these nine benefits to having a cup of joe.

2. Last call for letters. The final deadline for letters to the editor regarding Tuesday's election is today at 5 p.m. If you would like to submit a letter pertaining to a candidate for election or an issue on the ballot, email carolyn.dube@patch.com. Any letters received today will be run Saturday and Sunday.

3. Read with a lion. Have you ever read with a Lion? Kids of all ages are invited to Read with Leo the Lion from the Merrimack Lions Club on Saturday, April 6, from11 a.m.-noon. Enjoy a story, meet Leo and get a sticker to take home. Please register. For more information, contact Liz Gotauco, head of Youth Services, at 424-5021 or lgotauco@gmail.com.

4. Visit the Currier for free. Celebrate spring with a free trip to the Currier Art Museum in Manchester this weekend. Just present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch debit card for one free general admission. This is part of the Museums on Us national program, which includes more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions across 94 cities. For more information about Museums on Us, visit: museums.bankofamerica.com.

5. Weekend weather. A mostly sunny and warm spring weekend is on tap.

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
• Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
• Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
• Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.